Close up of the bench in my 'view of the Medway...' painting. Haven't done as much painting as I would have liked this holiday, I have though seen lots of family and friends. So that's the most important thing! . . . Enjoy new years eve everyone and I hope 2018 is a great one for you. . . . -Chris . . . #art #painting #artistsoninstagram #newyear #nye #bench #landscape

Close up of the bench in my 'view of the Medway...' painting. Haven't done as much painting as I would have liked this holiday, I have though seen lots of family and friends. So that's the most important thing! . . . Enjoy new years eve everyone and I hope 2018 is a great one for you. . . . -Chris . . . #art #painting #artistsoninstagram #newyear #nye #bench #landscape
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Back glazing today. New pot for the new year. Can't decide if I should put another layer of colour or stick. Probably going to stick with the blue and white... . . . Probably. . . . #glaze #ceramics #pottery #art #clay #pots

Back glazing today. New pot for the new year. Can't decide if I should put another layer of colour or stick. Probably going to stick with the blue and white... . . . Probably. . . . #glaze #ceramics #pottery #art #clay #pots
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Last post before Christmas, new year is going to bring more of this new shape. Hoping to explore more of the texture and plasticity of clay. . . . Or something. #clay #ceramics #pottery #texture

Last post before Christmas, new year is going to bring more of this new shape. Hoping to explore more of the texture and plasticity of clay. . . . Or something. #clay #ceramics #pottery #texture
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Little Christmas watercolor. Yes that is a giant snowman. #watercolor #painting #christmas

Little Christmas watercolor. Yes that is a giant snowman. #watercolor #painting #christmas
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Last commission before Christmas ready to go. This is probably the biggest pot I have made this year! . . . The selection of Aloes and Howorthia's should give years of growing with minimum tending needed. . . . #pottery #ceramics #clay #plants #succulents #someplantsyouhavetotrytokill

Last commission before Christmas ready to go. This is probably the biggest pot I have made this year! . . . The selection of Aloes and Howorthia's should give years of growing with minimum tending needed. . . . #pottery #ceramics #clay #plants #succulents #someplantsyouhavetotrytokill
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Started off trying a Bob Ross technique, think I ended up channeling William Blake! . . . #painting #moody #landscape #art #artist #texture

Started off trying a Bob Ross technique, think I ended up channeling William Blake! . . . #painting #moody #landscape #art #artist #texture
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Tried a new technique this weekend using oils and acrylics and a lot more patience than I normally have with painting. . . . What do we think? . . . And yes it's an @bob_ross_ technique! #art #technique #painting #trees

Tried a new technique this weekend using oils and acrylics and a lot more patience than I normally have with painting. . . . What do we think? . . . And yes it's an @bob_ross_ technique! #art #technique #painting #trees
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When you go for a walk in the snow, then spend two hours walking in the freezing rain because England. . . . Yeah that! . . . Took loads of bleak photos to work up into paintings... Something different is coming. . . . #weather #painting #landscape

When you go for a walk in the snow, then spend two hours walking in the freezing rain because England. . . . Yeah that! . . . Took loads of bleak photos to work up into paintings... Something different is coming. . . . #weather #painting #landscape
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It's that time of the year for my 2017 best 9. Seems early to thank everyone for their support but yeah never mind eh. Thanks! #2017bestnine #photos #instaart #instagram #2017

It's that time of the year for my 2017 best 9. Seems early to thank everyone for their support but yeah never mind eh. Thanks! #2017bestnine #photos #instaart #instagram #2017
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Last year I went to the local garden centre for a Christmas tree. Not wanting to spend loads I bought a reduced small pine tree for our flat. Mostly as a joke and also because we weren't around much during the holidays. . . . This year we bought a reduced Codiaeum variegatum because, well I guess all traditions start somewhere and an alternative tree is more fun! . . . #Christmas #Christmastree #alternative #festive

Last year I went to the local garden centre for a Christmas tree. Not wanting to spend loads I bought a reduced small pine tree for our flat. Mostly as a joke and also because we weren't around much during the holidays. . . . This year we bought a reduced Codiaeum variegatum because, well I guess all traditions start somewhere and an alternative tree is more fun! . . . #Christmas #Christmastree #alternative #festive
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Christmas cracker lobster today... You should really go see the Dali Deschamps @royalacademyarts it's very good, in a weird way! #dalideschamps #dali #art #lobsterphone

Christmas cracker lobster today... You should really go see the Dali Deschamps @royalacademyarts it's very good, in a weird way! #dalideschamps #dali #art #lobsterphone
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Inspired by @homeplantsinfo who I met at #etsymadelocalcanterbury at the weekend. Here is another Tillandsia this time perched in a 'paperweight' of mine. #plants #ceramics #pottery #glaze #airplant

Inspired by @homeplantsinfo who I met at #etsymadelocalcanterbury at the weekend. Here is another Tillandsia this time perched in a 'paperweight' of mine. #plants #ceramics #pottery #glaze #airplant
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After a busy few days @westgatehallcanterbury for #etsymadelocalcanterbury I came home and did some potting to unwind. . . . This is an Gonialoe variegata or tiger aloe. It will take 3-7 years to be fully grown at which point it will be around 25cm tall. It has triangular leaves arranged in an outward spiral pattern, 3 leaves per level. It will eventually produce orange flowers. . . . These are another species that aren't actually aloes dispite their common name. However they are still hardy succulents but I have found they really hate over-watering! . . . The pot is an older effort by me from when I was first experimenting with loads of different glazes. #plants #succulents #pots #ceramics #pottery

After a busy few days @westgatehallcanterbury for #etsymadelocalcanterbury I came home and did some potting to unwind. . . . This is an Gonialoe variegata or tiger aloe. It will take 3-7 years to be fully grown at which point it will be around 25cm tall. It has triangular leaves arranged in an outward spiral pattern, 3 leaves per level. It will eventually produce orange flowers. . . . These are another species that aren't actually aloes dispite their common name. However they are still hardy succulents but I have found they really hate over-watering! . . . The pot is an older effort by me from when I was first experimenting with loads of different glazes. #plants #succulents #pots #ceramics #pottery
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Still time to get down to @westgatehallcanterbury for @etsyuk made local Canterbury. Still time to get some unique Christmas gifts. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #craft #ceramics #pottery #plants

Still time to get down to @westgatehallcanterbury for @etsyuk made local Canterbury. Still time to get some unique Christmas gifts. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #craft #ceramics #pottery #plants
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Day 2 of @etsyuk made local in Canterbury, if you are around pop in and say hello. Am once again next to @blackerandoak making my stuff look ordinary! Loads of amazing stalls here, a perfect place to pick up some unique Christmas gifts. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #craft #ceramics #pottery #plants

Day 2 of @etsyuk made local in Canterbury, if you are around pop in and say hello. Am once again next to @blackerandoak making my stuff look ordinary! Loads of amazing stalls here, a perfect place to pick up some unique Christmas gifts. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #craft #ceramics #pottery #plants
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Awesome day @etsyuk in Canterbury, thank you to everyone who dropped by for a chat. Huge thanks to @imanderweddingsigns for organising, was awesome am there tomorrow and can't wait! #etsymadelocal #etsymadelocalcanterbury #pottery #plants #ceramics #succulents

Awesome day @etsyuk in Canterbury, thank you to everyone who dropped by for a chat. Huge thanks to @imanderweddingsigns for organising, was awesome am there tomorrow and can't wait! #etsymadelocal #etsymadelocalcanterbury #pottery #plants #ceramics #succulents
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Had my eyes closed but am here at Westgate Hall for #etsymadelocal #etsymadelocalcanterbury come by and say hello if you are near... #craft #pottery #fayre #christmas

Had my eyes closed but am here at Westgate Hall for #etsymadelocal #etsymadelocalcanterbury come by and say hello if you are near... #craft #pottery #fayre #christmas
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Finishing the set up at Westgate Hall for @etsyuk next to @blackerandoak 's awesome woodwork. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #pottery #ceramics #plants #succulents

Finishing the set up at Westgate Hall for @etsyuk next to @blackerandoak 's awesome woodwork. #etsymadelocalcanterbury #pottery #ceramics #plants #succulents
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Mural in situ! #mural #art #painting

Mural in situ! #mural #art #painting
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